paperweight
Object NamePaperweight with Lizard
Factoryprobably
Compagnie des Cristalleries de Saint Louis
Made FromLead Glass
Date1845-1855
Place Madeprobably France, Saint-Louis
Techniqueblown-molded, gilt
SizeOverall H: 6.3 cm, Diam: 9 cm
Accession Number58.3.210
Credit LineGift of the Honorable and Mrs. Amory Houghton
Curatorial Area(s)
On ViewAmerican Gallery
Physical DescriptionPaperweight with Lizard. Transparent dark green lead glass; blown-molded, gilt. Domed, circular form, with a molded, coiled lizard on top, gilt; the bulbous sides covered with gilt scrolls; polished, concave base.Provenance
Former Collection
Honorable Amory Houghton Jr.
(American, 1926-2020) - 1958-12-29
Source
Laura Houghton
- 1958-12-29
Former Collection
C. J. Carroll
C. J. Carroll (Sotheby's June 26, 1958, no. 127)
C. J. Carroll (Sotheby's June 26, 1958, no. 127)
1870-1880
Comparable Item/Comparable Item
